Charlene

Charlene is an English feminine form ultimately derived from the Germanic element hari or karl, meaning army man or free man, which is the root of the name Charles. It developed as a modern elaboration, likely influenced by similar French feminine forms such as Charlotte and Charlene's simpler variant Charline, and gained popularity primarily in the United States and English-speaking countries during the twentieth century. Related forms include Charlotte, Carla, Carolina, and Sharlene.